Together, the two embark on a cross-country trip to Los Angeles.

This Academy Award-winning film is a touching tale about long lost brothers Charlie and Ray, played by Tom Cruise and Dustin Hoffman, respectively. What makes this thrilling scene even more memorable is that he walks away with $100 million. Thanks to the assistance of his team and love interest, Bond not only survives the assassination attempt, but also returns to the game and defeats his enemy with a straight flush. While there may be other players around, the battle between the two becomes so fierce that Le Chiffre almost sends Bond into a cardiac arrest when he poisons his drink.

The hero and villain face each other in a Texas Hold’em poker tournament at a casino in Montenegro. Considered the best James Bond installment by the Thrillist, the film follows Agent 007 on an assignment to capture the terrorist banker, Le Chiffre. Undoubtedly, the James Bond film Casino Royale is a true gambling movie, as one of its most pivotal scenes is situated around a poker table. So, with that in mind, we’ve rounded up some of the most memorable casino scenes ever seen on the big screen. And why wouldn’t they? They provide the perfect backdrop, and have done on many occasions. Everything from the grandeur decor, the high rolling clientele, flashing neon lights and high stakes games, casinos have become synonymous with Hollywood movies. Casinos are some of the grandest places on earth.